Pontian

Pontian is a district in the southwest region of Johor. There are two towns in Pontian district that has the name Pontian called Pontian Besar and Pontian Kechil where Pontian Kechil is the capital of Pontian. Pontian used to be the centre of fishing, pineapple farms and palm oil plantations. It has now developed into an agriculture, fishing, industrial and tourism sector and it focuses on ecotourism, fishery, marine activities and food processing.

There are a number of major highways that run through Pontian and it gives access to towns and cities in the neighbouring area. The Skudai – Pontian Highway, Second Link Expressway, Jalan Gelang Patah – Ulu Choh, Federalo Route 95 or Jalan Kukup and Federal Route 5 are some of the major highways and roads that connects Pontian to its surrounding towns and cities. Through these roadworks, Pontian is connected to towns and cities such as Kulai, Skudai, Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Pekan Nenas and Tanjung Piai.

Pontian is a district that has numerous outdoor activities lined up for one to enjoy. Since it is a district that focuses on ecotourism, one can definitely get closer to nature here in Pontian. Among the things that people can do in Pontian is taking a trek through some of the more popular jungles in Pontian such as Kukup Island, a mangrove island with fishing and wildlife. Apart from that, Taman Negara Tanjung Piai is also located in Pontian, a huge forest reserve with a walkway that people can enjoy taking a stroll through. There are also other places such as Muzium Diraja Abu Bakar and Masjid Sultan Abu Bakar that one can visit to learn more about Johor’s history.

Pontian is a nice district that has become a popular spot for tourists and locals. With the right guide, one can eat like a local in Pontian. Several of the must try dishes in Pontian are Shake Ice, soft boiled eggs and toasted kaya bread at Kheng Guan Hiong, delicious grilled fish at Medan Ikan Bakar Johoriau and for Tom Yam lovers, Restoran Asli Mualaf Asam Pedas is the best spot to eat at. Residents who opt to cook their own dishes can get their groceries from supermarkets in the area. GS Mart Pontian Jaya, Econsave Pontian and We Mart Pontian are among the few supermarkets in the area that one can frequent to obtain their groceries from.

Pontian is a well populated district. In order to provide proper facilities for its residents, there are a number of medical facilities that is easily accessed in case of emergency. Pontian Hospital, Klinik Pontian and Ratnam Clinic are among the medical facilities in close proximity to Pontian.

Families who are looking to live a life surrounded by nature but not too far from the city will find Pontian endearing.  There are a few options for schools in the area for those who wish to make Pontian their home. Pei Chun High School, SJK (C) Pei Chun 1 and SK Pontian Besar are some of the public schools in Pontian. Shattuck-St Mary’s Forest City International School is the only international school in close proximity to Pontian.

Pontian is a district that is made up of mainly freehold properties. There are a total of 183 project listings as of now in Pontian. Pontian is made up of various types of properties such as condominiums and houses. Residents can browse through their options and choose the one they like the most.

Buying, selling, or investing property is a very big decision. Even moving to your desired location can sometimes be very emotional. Using data from more than 395 listings in Pontian, PropertyGuru aim to help you make the right decisions on selecting property, by providing you helpful news and property statistics such as median and growth in the area, but also our opinion on local neighborhood area.